Don't need anyone now
Embracing Self-Discovery: Lily Welch's Anthem of Liberation
Lyrics
I don't have a hurt in my heart anymore
I have overcome emotional pain; my heart is no longer hurt.
Said I used to worry and I wasn't so sure
I used to be uncertain and worried in the past.
Back then
Referring to a previous time.
I'd cut out the pictures of the picture books
I would cut out pictures from books and reminisce about the past.
And look at our old faces till I almost grew up again
Reflecting on nostalgic moments until almost reliving them.
Cause I was a closed book
I used to be secretive and not open about myself.
Didn't open up, I never felt good
I didn't open up and never felt good about it.
Mispronounced their names cause I was never in the moment
Mispronouncing names due to being disconnected from the present.
Took collected all the things I knew would me feel good
Collecting things that bring joy and comfort.
Put them in the bank tried to save everything that I could
Trying to save everything positive in a metaphorical 'bank.'
You can't tell me what I can't say now
Asserting independence, rejecting restrictions on speech.
I could cut my hair and change the way my voice sounds
Expressing the ability to change appearance and voice.
But I'm kinda digging who I am now
Enjoying and accepting one's current identity.
I'm not gonna let tension freak me out
Resolving not to let tension and stress bother oneself.
Sometimes you only need to truly love yourself
Emphasizing the importance of self-love.
You can do it how want you don't need anybody else to care
Encouraging independence, not relying on others for validation.
And I used to get the pounding pain and tension in my chest
Describing past physical pain and using music as a coping mechanism.
But I'd just play it loud and let the music do the rest
Playing loud music to alleviate stress.
I swear
A solemn declaration, possibly of determination.
Cause I was a closed book
Reiterating a past tendency to be closed off emotionally.
Didn't open up, I never felt good
Repeating the pattern of not opening up and feeling bad about it.
Mispronounced their names cause I was never in the moment
Continued mispronunciation due to being mentally absent.
Took collected all the things I knew would me feel good
Reaffirming the collection of comforting things.
Put them in the bank tried to save everything that I could
Persisting in saving positive aspects in a metaphorical 'bank.'
You can't tell me what I can't say now
Reiteration of the freedom to express oneself without restrictions.
I could cut my hair and change the way my voice sounds
Expressing the ability to change appearance and voice if desired.
But I'm kinda digging who I am now
Enjoying and embracing one's current identity.
I'm not gonna let tension freak me out
Commitment not to be disturbed by tension or stress.
I'm not gonna let the tension
Reaffirmation of not letting tension affect oneself.
Not let it freak me out
Committing to remain unfazed by stress.
Stresses will fall away as beat drops
Belief that stress will dissipate as the music intensifies.
Yeah I say it right now
A confident declaration of the preceding statement.
Don't need anyone else
Declaring independence from needing others.
I don't need anyone now
Absolute assertion of not needing anyone at present.
They can hide and run away I'm a siren makes them turn right back around
Asserting a captivating presence, capable of drawing others back.
I'm not gonna let the tension
Reiteration of not succumbing to tension.
Not let it freak me out
Commitment to remaining composed despite stress.
Stresses will fall away as beat drops
Belief that stress will fade as the music intensifies.
Yeah I say it right now
Confident repetition of not needing anyone else.
Don't need anyone else
Absolute assertion of not needing anyone at present.
I don't need anyone now
Reasserting the captivating presence, making others turn back.
They can hide and run away I'm a siren makes them turn right back around
Final statement of independence and allure.
You can't tell me what I can't say now
Reiteration of the freedom to express oneself without restrictions.
I could cut my hair and change the way my voice sounds
Expressing the ability to change appearance and voice if desired.
But I'm kinda digging who I am now
Enjoying and embracing one's current identity.
I'm not gonna let tension freak me out
Commitment not to be disturbed by tension or stress.
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